Montelimar
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| Official Languages | French, German, English | ||||
| Capital | Valmy | ||||
| Largest City | Mormant | ||||
| Grand Duke of Montelimar and Algérie | Armand Phillippe de Brissac | ||||
| Prime Minister | Louis-Charles d'Albert, Duc de Luynes | ||||
| Population - Total (November 2005) | 2.614 billion | ||||
| Region | Europe | ||||
| Nation Type | Constitutional Monarchy | ||||
| Motto | "More aut honorabilis vita" | ||||
| National Animal | Golden Eagle | ||||
| GDP (2005) - Total - GDP/capita | | ||||
| Currency | Livre | ||||
| Time Zone - in summer | GMT +2 GMT +2 | ||||
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[edit] Grand Duchy of Montelimar
The Grand Duchy of Montelimar was established in 1085 after a five year civil war that ended the Montelimarean Confederacy, with the crowning of Henri de Brissac, the Duke of Brissac, as the nation's first Grand Duke . For nearly a thousand years, the Brissac Family has ruled Montelimar. Some are held in high esteme, while a few are less than memorable, but for the most part, they have ruled justly and wisely.
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[edit] General Information
Country Name
-Conventional Long Form: Grand Duchy of Montelimar
-Conventional Short Form: Montelimar
-Local Long Form: Grand Duché de Montelimar
-Local Short Form: Montelimar
Currency: Livre (L1= 1 Euro)
Languages: French, German, English
Religions: Roman Catholic, Protestant, Muslim, other
Head of State and Commander of the Armed Forces: Grand Duke of Montelimar
Head of Government: Prime Minister (Appointed by the Grand Duke)
Capital: Valmy
Largest City: Mormant
National Animal: Golden Eagle
[edit] History
For a detailed history of Montelimar, see History of Montelimar
[edit] Administrative Divisions
The Grand Duchy is made up of 23 Provinces. (Province / Capital)
1) Ile-De-Montelimar / Valmy
2) Brissac / Rouen
3) Bourgogne / Dijon
4) Loirte / Orleans
5) Meuse / Bar-le Duc
6) Ardennes / Charleville
7) Trois-Pont / Quimpere
8) Fontaine-Harcourt / Fontaine-Harcourt
9) Picardie / Chantilly
10) Nord / Lille
11) Alsace / Strasbourg
12) Luynes / Chambery
13) Lorraine / Nancy
14) Auvergne / Clermont
15) Aquitaine / Bordeaux
16) Pas-De-Mormant / Mormant
17) Loire / Sainte Etienne
18) Calvados / Caen
Algérie Provinces
19) Constantine / Vladivastuk
20) Khenchela / Novograd
21) Djelfa / Djelfa
22) Mostaganem/ Mostaganem
23) Ain Defla / Ain Delfa
[edit] Government
A Limited Constitutional Monarchy with the executive power vested in the person of the Grand Duke, who has veto power over all legistation.
[edit] Grand Duke
His Royal Grace, Grand Duke Armand Phillippe de Brissac is the Head of State and Commander and Chief of the Armed Forces of Montelimar. Though the constitution prevents the Grand Duke from ruling by decree, he does set national policy and has veto power on legislation. Technically also Head of Government, the everyday running of the government is in the hands of the Prime Minister.
The position of Grand Duke is hereditary. At present, the Crown Prince Jean Varick Edvard Phillippe de Brissac, son of Grand Duke Armand, is hier to the thrown.
[edit] Prime Minister
Though answerable to the Grand Duke, the Prime Minister is in charge of the administration of His Royal Grace's Government and resides over the Grand Council.
[edit] Ministries
Prime Minister: Louis-Charles d'Albert, Duc de Luynes
Foreign: Marquis Henri de Mezinac
Defence: Count Marcel Truveau, Marshal of Montelimar
Justice: Countess Catherine-Henrietta de Bellier
Internal Security: Chevalier Nicholas Beautru
Finance: Baron Michel Particelli
Health & Welfare: Dr. Eugene Caumont
Labor: Jean Louis Murat
Interior: Countess Marie Delanie
Commerce: Vicomte Maurice DeVey
Education: Professor Antoinette Kerry
Culture: Baron Claude de Rassel
Transportation: Jarrod Bassac
Communications: Marie Conde
Agriculture: Vidame Reginald Courie
Energy: Jean de Choisy
Tourism: Phillipe Canard
[edit] Parliament
The Assembly (Lower House): 553 Deputies directly elected by the citizenry.
Speaker of the Assembly (Elected by the Assembly): Bernard Massone
Assembly make up:
Royalist Party: 359 (65%)
Social Democrat Party: 111 (20%)
Fascist Party: 22 (4%)
Communist Party: 44 (8%)
Environmentalist Party: 17 (3%)
Grand Chamber: 46 members appointed by the Estates Generals of each of the 23 provinces
Prime Minister presides over the Grand Council and casts deciding vote in case of a tie.
[edit] Courts
Tribunal Royale (High Court): 7 Judges appointed for life by Grand Duke. Confirmed by the Grand Council.
Tribunal de la Provence (Appeals Court): 5 Judges, appointed for 10 year terms by Grand Duke. 1 court per province. Confirmed by the Grand Council.
Tribunal Grande Instance (High District Court): 3 elected judges, 5 year terms
Tribunal d'Instance (Lower Didtrict Court): 3 elected judges, 2 year terms
[edit] Military
- Main article: Armed Forces of Montelimar
[edit] Intelligence Agencies
- Main article: Montelimarean Intelligence Agencies
[edit] Other Agencies
- Main Article: Montelimar Space Administration
[edit] Treaties and Alliances
[edit] European Union
"With a common vision of peace, a similar dream for prosperity, and a united desire for order amongst the nations, the nations of Europe do hereby remake a Union of the nations of Europe to serve its people and their posterity."
[edit] Alliance of Monarchist European States
"In these dark days, with more and more evil republics coming, we have felt the need for unity within the Monarchies within Europe, for that purpose we have established the Monarchist Pact, an loose alliance between Monarchies spread around Europe."
Once known as the Monarchist Pact.
[edit] Association of Southern European Nations
The Association of Southern European Nations is a forum presented in the manner of a organization and council to allow Southern Europe the chance to build stronger bonds and greater senses of trust.
[edit] Caspian Alliance
As it has been in times of great conflicts, nations tend to enter into treaties to assure their mutual defense and security. The Caspian Alliance is such a treaty. The undersigned have agreed to come to the aid of each other to insure their security and the defense of their nations and people.
[edit] Combined Ducal Consortium - CDC
The Combined Ducal Consortium or CDC is a quasi inter-government group of defence contractors jointly administerd by the Governments of the Grand Duchies of Montelimar and Gothmouge and the Duchy of Baronovia to develop, manufacture, procure weapons systems and material for their respective armed forces. Also, all sells of armaments to foreign governments go through the CDC.
[edit] European Association of Maritime States
The purpose of this association is to allow greater cooperation and friendship between all nations with a coast-line, whether they are located on the coast, have a maritime enclave, and have/are an island.
[edit] European Union For Historical Preservation
Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations. Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. Places as unique and diverse as Azores' Castle of Montenegro, the fjords and palaces of Arendaal, and the Helvetic Alps make up our region's heritage.What makes the concept of European Heritage exceptional is its universal application. European Heritage sites belong to all the peoples of the world, irrespective of the territory on which they are located.
[edit] The South Bay Lease
As it has been agreed upon on January 6, 2006, the Government of the Duchy of Baronovia will assume administration duties in the section of the Port of Bayonne known as the South Bay. In assuming these duties, the Government od the Duchy of Baronovia agrees to adher to the terms of the agreement which will be known as the South Bay Lease.
[edit] Economy
Industries: Mining, Oil, Infromation Technology, Automobile, Aerospace, Shipping, Beef, Fishing, Publishing
Chief Crops: Grains (Oats, Barley, Wheat), Corn, Fruits, Cotton, Grapes/Wine and Vegetables.
Minerals: Iron Ore, Uranium, Copper, Gold, Lead, Bauxite, Coal.
Crude Oil Reserves: 143 million bbls.
Other Resources: Forests, Hydro Power, Limestone.
GDP per capita is 25,000 (euros)
[edit] Major Corporations
Air Montelimar: National Airlines
Beaufort Aviation: Aircraft Manufacturing
Botanique Baie Navigation: Shipping, Cruiseline
Cinq-Mars Industries: Automobile Manufacturing, Military Vehicles
DeMornay Aviation Corporation: Aircraft Manufacturing
Hautefort Armaments: Weapons (Civilian, Police and Military)
Lorraine-Elbeuf Construction Compagnie: Construction
Robichau Internationale: Oil Production, Mining, Petrochemical
Royal Duke Hotels: Hotels and Resorts
RailMontelimar: Railroads
Vendome Steel: Steel and Metal Refining, Ship Building
[edit] Other Industries
Banking
[edit] Broadcasting
[edit] Film
[edit] Fishing
[edit] Tourism
[edit] Landmarks
[edit] Geography
Located in Southeastern Europe, northwest of the Caspian Sea. Borders Lovana to the north, Baronovia to the west, the Caspian Sea to the southwest, Gothmouge to the South and the Eastern Sea to the east. The provinces of Algérie (East Arabia) are located south of the primary provinces with Gothmouge to the northwest, Vostokoslavia to the northeast, the Eastern Sea to the southeast and West Arabia to the southwest.
